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MN HF3968

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/25/2016

Primary Sponsor

Marion Rarick

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state and local site permits for solar energy generating systems that would require cutting down more than 75 percent of trees in an area exceeding three acres
  • Applies to systems contributing to renewable energy requirements under Minnesota Statutes section 216B.1691, subdivision 2f
  • Applies to systems governed under Minnesota Statutes section 216B.1641
  • Becomes effective the day following final enactment
  • Adds new section 216E.023 to Minnesota Statutes

Legislative Description

Solar energy generating system site permits prohibited if the application proposes to cut down over 75 percent of trees standing in an area of over three acres.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance

4/25/2016

Committee Referrals

Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance4/25/2016

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